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Amsterdam Wedding Photographers

Our Amsterdam photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Diemen, Landsmeer, Amstelveen, Zaanstad, Weesp, Muiden, Monnickendam, Rozenburg, Aalsmeer, Uithoorn, Haarlemmermeer, Hoofddorp, Almere, Purmerend, Haarlem

Amsterdam Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Amsterdam - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Amsterdam photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Amsterdam elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Amsterdam documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple stood for a portrait, kissed and embraced, as they enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean and blue sky, with the blue water beating against the shore. It was the perfect setting for their small and intimate wedding.
Chris Shum
The bride gracefully walked away from her parents' flat, her white gown flowing behind her as she held her father's hand
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena

Amsterdam Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Amsterdam wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Noord Holland WPJA members are ready to document any mini, civil ceremony, fast, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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6 Amsterdam Wedding Photographers...

Wedding photographer Bart Rondeel

Bart Rondeel, a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Europe, channels his creative energy into capturing authentic moments that tell a couple's unique love story.

Bart Rondeel

Haarlem in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
18
1795 (EUR)
BestDayEver elopement and wedding photography by Teun Bakker

Teun Bakker, an experienced wedding photojournalist from Amsterdam, has been documenting weddings worldwide since 2013. With his unique style, he captures the genuine moments that reflect the joyousness of the wedding day.

Teun Bakker

Alkmaar in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
27
1600 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Documentary Wedding Photographer Emily Fonseca, of Framed by Emily

Emily Fonseca is a NL wedding photojournalist who discovered her true passion for photography after pursuing a traditional career path in dancing, acting, and pharmacy.

Emily Fonseca

Amsterdam in Noord Holland, NL
300 (EUR)
Indra Simons - iSi weddings - Dutch wedding and elopement photographer

Indra Simons approaches wedding photography with a documentary approach to capture honest and meaningful moments. With her diverse skills and professional background, she takes an unobtrusive and natural approach to creating modern and visually stunning photographs.

Indra Simons

Enschede in Overijssel, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
121
1
1895 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a talented documentary wedding photographer based in France, who is dedicated to capturing the authentic and real moments of a wedding, showcasing the true essence of the day.

Jeremie Sangare

Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
34
2
108
3000 (EUR)
Wedding Reportage Photography by Isabelle Hattink

Isabelle Hattink is a Netherlands-based wedding photographer, founder of FotoBelle in 2001. With a photojournalist approach, Isabelle captures the emotions and tells the story of your special day. She believes in capturing your unique story in the most creative and natural...

Isabelle Hattink

Rotterdam in Zuid Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
79
2300 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Amsterdam Couples

Amsterdam Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Amsterdam wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Amsterdam marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Amsterdam engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A candid moment during a wedding reception at Reception Paviljoen Puur near Amsterdam, as a child plays a game of giant Jenga outdoors under the warm sun, captured in a charming black and white image.
Basking in love's embrace, the bride and groom share an intimate hug on a balcony overlooking Amsterdam. A truly captivating wedding day portrait captured by an award-winning photographer.
Capturing the love amidst the grandeur of Amsterdam's City Hall, this award-winning portrait infuses the couple's embrace with regal charm, set against the majestic backdrop of the historic building.
Amsterdam Noord Holland wedding picture: Guests at the party venue show their love for the couple, serenading them on the dance floor under vibrant purple lighting, each holding a sheet of paper with the lyrics to sing along.
In this candid wedding photo taken in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, the groom accidentally steps on the bride's dress as they make their way through a narrow doorway after the ceremony. A moment of lightheartedness amidst the joyous occasion.
An image of a wedding couple being lifted on chairs during their party at a location in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, earning a WPJA Purple award
The young son of the wedding couple directs them to pose for a photo during golden hour near the wedding venue in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A wedding day picture taken during the golden hour in the countryside outside Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. The couple is standing on a deserted road, embracing each other lovingly.
A wedding couple posing on a bridge in Amsterdam, he lifts her up lovingly while surrounded by the beauty of nature
Wedding couple portrait, the groom happily lifts his bride off the ground on a forest path surrounded by nature in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A couple stands together outside in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, with a church as their backdrop, creating a beautiful silhouette for their wedding photo.
A couple in silhouette stands outside a church in Amsterdam, Noord Holland on their wedding day, captured in a beautiful outdoor shoot location

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Amsterdam wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Amsterdam photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Amsterdam wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Amsterdam wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Amsterdam photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Amsterdam wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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